Main Idea Flashcard

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What is the main idea of a text?

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A complete sentence that tells what the author wants us to understand about a text.

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What is the main idea of this passage? (Example: Disney has many ways to get from place to place.)

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Disney has many ways to get from place to place.

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What is the topic of a text?

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The person, place, thing, or idea that the text is about.

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What are supporting details in a text?

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Words or phrases from the text that 'back up' or 'prove' the main idea.

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What is the main idea of this passage? (Example: The silverback is the leader of a group of gorillas.)

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The silverback is the leader of a group of gorillas.

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What does 'main idea' mean?

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The most important point or message in a text.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A fact or example that explains or proves the main idea.

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How can you find the main idea in a text?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the text's message.

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What is the difference between main idea and topic?

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The topic is what the text is about; the main idea is what the author wants to say about the topic.

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Why are supporting details important?

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They help explain and support the main idea.